I have to agree, the orginal GBA is the comfiest handheld I've ever played. Too bad the screen sucked, even modded still sucks, I did the AB kit, sucked. If only you could install the GBA SP Ver. 2 screen on it, it would be heaven, the fact they didn't do this puts into question the engineering team's proficiency. They could have released it when they released the Micro, it would have sold real good.
Oh yeah back on topic. MMZ collection is awesome and the pixel transition was flawless.
I highly recommend Aliens Infestation and Thor, both wayforward games. Lot of fun, good controls, beautiful pixel art, they did an excellent job on these 2 titles. I played the bejesus out of them. I didn't loose any of my troops on Aliens, you don't get anything special for it sans the satisfaction of keeping everyone alive. Bachalo art FTMFW!